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Mining company and campaigners clash over deep sea mining's role
The Metals Company is being accused by environmental groups of changing its corporate branding from fueling the green transition to supporting security and defence. Audio
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Football: New Caledonia dedicate win to their people
7:10 pm todayNew Caledonia have qualified for the FIFA OFC World Cup 2026 qualifier final in Auckland on 24 March, following their 3-0 win over Tahiti in Wellington on…
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'Is Rabuka forgetful or plain fickle?': Chaudhry says Fiji PM 'unfit to lead'
2:41 pm todayThe Labour Party leader made the comment after Sitiveni Rabuka did a u-turn on restoring a backbencher to Cabinet who he demoted after she appeared in a private…
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Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Moana Pasifika v Chiefs
6:56 pm todayFollow Moana Pasifika taking on the table-topping Chiefs in Pukekohe.
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Stigma affects Pasifika participation in medical studies - researcher
12:09 pm todayA Wellington-born Tongan researcher wants to see more Pasifika included in clinical studies in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Tokelau is 'my heart and soul' - New Ulu-o-Tokelau
Fakaofo's Esera Fofō Tuisano takes on the Ulu-o-Tokelau, or Head of State, for the second time. Audio
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Moana Pasifika v Chiefs: what you need to know
7:16 am todayMoana are back from their bye week and face the toughest test yet of their season, coming up against a Chiefs side that's leading the competition. Video
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Pacific news in brief for 21 March
2:05 pm todayA round-up of news from around the region, including the economic cost of violence in Papua New Guinea.
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Fijian heavyweight steps up to face undefeated Teremoana
James Singh is set to face his biggest test in the ring when he shares the ring with Australia's Teremoana Jnr in a Matchroom Boxing event in on Saturday.
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'Babies born positive with meth': CNMI child abuse and neglect cases rise
7:18 am today"When parents are stressed, a lot of things can happen in the home," US territory's Division of Youth Services diretor says.
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Fiji, NZ, Tahiti, and New Caledonia vie for 2026 FIFA World Cup spot
20 Mar 2025The four teams coaches and captains spoke to reporters ahead of the semifinals tomorrow at the Sky Stadium and shared how they were preparing for their respective matches.
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PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue
20 Mar 2025The parties involved in talks aimed at resolving an impasse over Bougainville's push for independence are planning to meet several more times before a deadline in June.
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Sisifa appointed interim head of Oceania Netball
10:36 am todayTonga Netball chief executive Salote Sisifa says she is honoured to be given the role.
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Pacific security heads meet in Port Moresby
20 Mar 2025PNG's Deputy PM John Rosso says the 7th Joint Heads of Pacific Security Meeting is a vital platform to strengthen regional security architecture and foster deeper cooperation.
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Ardie Savea absence means 'opportunity for others to step up' - Umaga
20 Mar 2025Moana Pasifika will be without their biggest star and inspirational captain Ardie Savea, who is nursing a hamstring injury, suffered during their upset win over the Hurricanes.
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'Struggle to remain competitive': Fiji's garment industry in decline
The increase in garment workers' wages is among the reasons the garment industry is struggling in Fiji, the country's textile, clothing, and footwear council head says.
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Pacific news in brief for March 20
20 Mar 2025A round-up of Pacific news from around the region, including Vanuatu's new prime minister saying his government intends to "revisit" a security agreement with Australia.
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Over $2 billion lifeline for Pacific banks amid rising challenges
20 Mar 2025Major financial lending institutions operating in small island nations are set to receive a crucial lifeline from Australia to remain viable in the region. Video
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US military, CNMI form biosecurity working group
20 Mar 2025The working group will also focus on the biosecurity facilities at the Tinian port to further improve biosecurity inspection procedures.
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RNZAF delivers specialised medical chairs to Samoa
The C-130J Hercules delivered the bulky chairs on Wednesday that were donated by Christchurch's Forté Health Hospital.
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Pacific's top diplomat urges new cooperation amid US aid freeze
19 Mar 2025Baron Waqa says Pacific Islands Forum member countries must work together and identify "other alternatives for cooperation" amid the United States' freeze on development assistance. Audio
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Foreign aid will continue but in what form it's hard to say - academic
19 Mar 2025Robin Davies, an honorary professor at the Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy, is confident that overseas development assistance to the Pacific will continue.
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Concerns mount over 'national security' amid China's influence
19 Mar 2025The concerns of opposition leader Tina Browne follow warnings from New Zealand's intelligence chief about China's growing influence in the Pacific.
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Battle continues against UXOs eight decades after WWII
19 Mar 2025More than 80 years after the Battle of Guadalcanal, communities today are still grappling with the unexploded devices left behind. Audio
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Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports
US State Department says Trump administration is reviewing information to determine "who's allowed into the country."
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Do-or-die: Cook Islands to battle South Africa for World Cup spot
19 Mar 2025Cook Islands Rugby League president says the dream has always been to compete at the greatest stage of Rugby League World Cup.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 March
19 Mar 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Solomon Islands' PM pushng back against Australia's attempts to extract strategic concessions from his country.
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Faith, family, and flight: A Pacific engineer’s sky-high calling
19 Mar 2025From setbacks in school and doubts from teachers to setting records in aviation, Elisa Niovara is encouraging young Pasifika to believe in themselves.
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